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Nedumaram

From J.Baby · 2024

Lyricist
Uma Devi
Singers
Pradeep Kumar, Annie J
Music director
Tony Britto
Movie name
J.Baby
Movie release year
2024
Lyrics added on
24 Jan 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Nedumaram tholaindhadhae
Nizhal ingu maraindhadhae
Koododu kuyil veezhndhadhae
Pasiyinai unardhum
Madiyil paal suranthidum
Thaaimaikku eedyaethu ingae
Oorum thanneer kooda
Oru neram kaayum
Un paasam theeradhamma
Kaanum mugam yaavum
Un saayal polae
Kaanal kaatchi yaeno
Nedumaram tholaindhadhae
Nizhal ingu maraindhadhae
Koododu kuyil veezhndhadhae
Pasiyinai unardhum
Madiyil paal suranthidum
Thaaimaikku eedyaethu ingae
Haaaa..aaa…aa..aaa
Pillai koovathil
Kallam serndhadha
Kangal thaandiyae
Gangai ponadha
Un vaazhthu illaamal naan
Aagayam ponalumae
En thogai vaan yeruma
Un kaalgal illadha or
Pon veettil vaazhndhalumae
En vaazhvu vaazhvaaguma
Suttrum boomiyae
Nee oottum anbil thaanamma
Endhan vaazhkaiyae
Nee potta pichai thaanamma
Nenjanaichi kenjidanum
Engirukka en amma
Vizhi unai izhandhadhum
Vilakugal anaindhadhae
Irul vandhu enai soozhndhadhae
Pizhaigalai poruthidum
Valigalai thudaithidum
Thaayae un nizhal vendumae
The tall tree is lost,
The shade here has vanished,
And with its nest, the cuckoo has fallen.
Sensing the child's hunger,
Milk flows from her bosom;
What could ever equal motherhood here?
Even a natural spring
Runs dry at some point,
But your love never runs dry, Mother.
Every face I see
Looks just like yours,
Yet why is it only a mirage?
The tall tree is lost,
The shade here has vanished,
And with its nest, the cuckoo has fallen.
Sensing the child's hunger,
Milk flows from her bosom;
What could ever equal motherhood here?
Haa... aah... aa... aah
Did deceit find its way
Into this child's heart,
While overflowing from the eyes,
The pure Ganga flowed in tears?
Without your blessing,
Even if I reach the sky,
Can my wings ever truly soar?
In a golden house
Where your feet do not walk,
Would my life ever be a real life?
The whole earth spins
Only on the love you feed it, Mother.
My very life
Is just the alms you gave me, Mother.
I want to hold you close and plead,
Where are you, my mother?
The moment my eyes lost you,
The lights went out,
And darkness closed in around me.
You who forgive my mistakes,
You who wipe away my pain,
Mother, I need your sheltering shade.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This poignant song from 'J.Baby' is an emotional tribute to a mother's selfless, eternal love and the deep grief caused by her absence. Through metaphors of nature—such as a sheltering tree vanishing or a river of tears flowing—the lyrics illustrate how a mother's love remains unconditional and irreplaceable. The singer expresses that no material wealth or success holds meaning without a mother's presence and blessings, emphasizing that her guidance is the light of life.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

“Nedumaram tholaindhadhae”

Comparing the mother to a 'Nedumaram' (tall tree) that gives shelter and protection to the family.

Hyperbole / Imagery

“Kangal thaandiyae Gangai ponadha”

Exaggerating the flow of tears from the eyes to the sacred Ganges river to portray profound sorrow.

Monai (Initial Assonance / Alliteration)

“Nedumaram tholaindhadhae / Nizhal ingu maraindhadhae”

Repetition of the initial letter sound 'Ne' / 'Ni' in adjacent lines, creating rhythmic Tamil poetic harmony.

Rhetorical Question

“Thaaimaikku eedyaethu ingae”

Asking a question with an obvious negative answer to emphasize the absolute nature of motherhood.

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Trivia

'J.Baby' (2024) is a emotional drama directed by Suresh Mari, starring veteran actress Urvashi alongside Attakathi Dinesh and Lollu Sabha Maaran. The film's narrative centers around an elderly mother and her sons, with music composed by Tony Britto and lyrics written by acclaimed poet Uma Devi.

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